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February 2, 2012 / Editorial

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COLLEEN FARRELL

Lancaster/ Depew Editor

BRRRRR — If you lived in the area 35 years ago, there’s a good chance you remember the Blizzard of 1977, which struck around noon on Jan. 28. Lancaster Bee history columnist Stanley J. More...

Rejection of Keystone XL pipeline hurts nation hungry for jobs

DAVID F. SHERMAN

Managing Editor

One would think that a project designed to improve our nation’s energy independence would be eagerly embraced in an election year. More...

State redistricting raises familiar concerns

Bee Editorial

Erie County recently wrapped up its redistricting process, but not before allegations of gerrymandering were cast by both parties, lawsuits were filed and the responsibility for the final decision fell to a federal judge. More...

Out of the Past

125 Years Ago Feb. 3, 1887 A little more snow would make splendid sleighing. The happiest people are those who take the weather as it comes. Valentines have taken the place of Christmas goods in the show windows. More...

2012 budget proposal includes promising revitalization for WNY

DENNIS GABRYSZAK

New York State Assembly

I n the beginning of January, Gov. Cuomo proposed his 2012-13 budget, which included many initiatives to revitalize our state, attract new businesses and create thousands of jobs for our hardworking families. More...